State Parks

State Parks Surrounding St. George Utah

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Visitors will wonder at the shifting arcs of crescent-shaped dunes and sift the fine, salmon-colored grains at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park. The Park is a massive playground for hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, or just playing in the sand. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is 22 miles southwest of U.S. Hwy 89 near Kanab. Day-use passes are $6. See the park website for more fee options.

Gunlock State Park

Gunlock State Park is located 15 miles northwest of St. George via Highway 91, past the towns of Santa Clara and Shivwits. Gunlock State Park is open 24 hours year-round and offers boating, water sports and quality fishing. Day-passes are $7. Primitive camping is $13 for overnight stays. See park website for more information.

Quail Creek State Park

From I-15 take Exit 16, go three miles east on SR 9, turn left on SR 318 and follow the road to the park entrance. Boasting some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate, Quail Creek Reservoir lures boaters and anglers year-round. Park Hours are: summer – 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; winter – 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Day-use passes are $10 and includes use of boat ramps. All out of state boaters must be decontaminated at Sand Hollow State Park at no charge before being allowed to launch at Quail Creek. Utah boats must still be certified safe or decontaminated. For other park fees or more information, visit the park website.

Sand Hollow State Park

From I-15, take the Hurricane exit (Exit 16). Travel east on Hwy 9 for about four miles to Sand Hollow Road and turn right. Travel south for about three miles and turn left at the park entrance. Boat and fish on Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain on an off-highway vehicle, then RV or tent camp in the new campground. Park Hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Day-use passes are $10. Invasive mussels have been found in Sand Hollow Reservoir. All boats are legally required to decontaminate their boats free of charge at the park. See park website for more information.

Snow Canyon State Park

From I-15 Southbound: Take exit 10 (Washington). Turn right off the ramp and take an immediate left at the light. Follow this road for approximately 5 miles to the intersection with Bluff Street/ SR-18. Proceed through the light and continue on Snow Canyon Parkway for approximately 3.5 miles and take a right onto Snow Canyon Drive. Follow this road to the south entrance of the park. You won’t find any snow at Snow Canyon State Park, but you will find plenty of recreational opportunities! Snow Canyon offers 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, year-round camping, nature studies, wildlife viewing, and photographic opportunities galore. Park Hours are 6:00 am to 10:00 pm year-round. Day-passes are $6. For more fee options, visit the park website.